SPILL THE BEANS

SARAH JESSICA PARKER BUYS BELLINI...AGAIN!

2009-07-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

We know Bellini has been a favorite of Sex and the City set, but it's glamorous star SJP has used Bellini for her second nursery, selecting a classic white Jessica dresser featured here.

EXPECTANT MOTHER'S GUIDE

2009-07-03T14:52:00.000-07:00

tbc's Michelle Freedberg guest authors for Expectant Mother's Guide

http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/connecticut/decorating.htm

tbc Featured on Daily Candy

2009-07-03T05:45:00.000-07:00

We hit the big time this month with a fab mention on daily candy kids!

GREEN GIFT-KIDS ON THE ROOF

2009-04-19T17:25:00.000-07:00

Love, love, love a house that we actually encourage the kids to draw on! Kids on the Roof card board house is a fabulous find, a great green gift. Part of the profits go to Unicef.

HOT NEW ITEM-ALERT

2009-04-19T17:23:00.001-07:00

I truly fell in love with these adorable mini poofs from Zid Zid. A great playroom accessory at a fab price. Check them out.

BELLINI ON THE INSIDER

2009-03-11T04:49:00.000-07:00

Check out Bellini on the Insider this week, with Insider Host Victoria Recano and in this month's Pregnancy magazine featuring her gorgeous Bellini nursery!

Upscale Baby Blog features TBC

2009-01-10T04:56:00.001-08:00

Upscale baby blog features TBC and our hot new gift collection-Gift of
Month and our Bean Goes Green Basket!

THE NIGHT I KICKED THE BASSINET

2008-12-01T11:42:00.000-08:00

Check out the latest article by TBC's Michelle Freedberg at Cleverparents.com...her new article called "The Night I Kicked the Bassinet" tackles the first dreaded 8 weeks of sleepless nights!

THE BEAN GOES GREEN ORGANIC BASKET

2008-11-25T09:57:00.000-08:00

Our organic eco friendly baby basket is finally here! Retailing for $230...a fab gift for the earth conscious parent!

HOLIDAY DISCOUNT

2008-11-25T09:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Shopping...all orders $200 or more are 20% off (use discount code HOLIDAY).

MIDNIGHT MADNESS-25% OFF EVERYTHING!

2008-11-18T16:36:00.001-08:00

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

SHOP TIL YOU DROP

25% OFF EVERYTHING W/ NO MINIMUM PURCHASE!

FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $100

FREE GIFT WRAP

STARTS: NOV 19TH -6 PM (EST)
ENDS: NOV 20TH 6 AM (EST)

PLACE: www.thebeanscloset.com

TBC GIVE AWAY WITH TOT SNOB

2008-11-18T15:54:00.000-08:00

If you are loving our new gift of the month club gift sets than you won't want to miss out on Tot Snobs giveaway. Sign up at totsnob.com and enter to will the bean's best basics gift package.

HOT MOMS CLUB & TBC

2008-11-08T11:49:00.000-08:00

CONTEST OF ALL CONTESTS!

Want the fashionistas at the bean's closet to makeover your crib, plus win the chance to win a Bellini crib...visit the hot moms club during the month of Decemeber and enter to win their mega giveaway! We are the grand prize...

CLASSY MOMMY FEATURES THE BEAN'S BABY BASKET

2008-11-02T11:18:00.001-08:00

Classy Mommy-one of the hottest baby blogs featured the bean's baby basket as one of the hot baby shower gifts!

BOUTIQUE OF THE WEEK

2008-11-02T09:29:00.000-08:00

Ok we are a little late in sharing the good news...but the bean's closet was selected as the boutique of the week for the week of Oct 26th! What an honor...

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

2008-11-02T09:25:00.000-08:00

The holidays will be here before we know it and the bean's closet is prepared! Check out our new holiday gift guide with tons of unique gift ideas for all your little bean's in every price range. Happy Holidays...and Happy Shopping!

CLEVERPARENTS.COM

2008-10-22T18:17:00.001-07:00

Check out Michelle Freedberg's parenting column (Parenting 101) at www.cleverparent.com. This month's topic: How your bundle of joy, may not be so joyous! Stay tuned for more monthly installments...

TOT SNOB LOVES OUR LAUNDRY HAMPER

2008-10-21T06:40:00.002-07:00

Check out today's homepage at totsnob.com -our laundry hamper is featured!

BABY CHIC 101 FEATURES TBC

2008-10-21T06:40:00.001-07:00

Press Alert-Baby Chic 101 does a fab posting about the bean's closet. Check it out at www.babychic101.com...

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD GOES GREEN WITH BELLINI

2008-10-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

Spoiler Alert! Soap Diva Allison Sweeney joins the ladies of Bellini Beverly Hills to talk about Hollywood Mamas and what they love about going green for their little beans. Amazing products like our OBLI organic onesies, our Pixel Organic bedding and LA Barn pjs all may make guest appearances on the Access Hollywood segment to air during NBC's Green Week in Nov. Don't miss it!

HOT NEW GIFT ITEM

2008-09-20T17:09:00.001-07:00

This just in...check out the Kelly Gerber Sophie Rose mommy necklace. A great push present! :) I just ordered one and can't wait to get it.

NURSERY DECORATING 101

2008-09-09T18:08:00.000-07:00

Decorating a nursery should be a fun and exciting experience, not a stressful and dreaded chore. Here are some simple guidelines to help make the task enjoyable for everyone involved. Remember this is the first big purchase you are making for your baby, so don’t let your nerves, emotions or hormones get in the way!

Step 1: Research. Be a prepared and informed shopper. In today’s world of information technology we can find answers to just about anything with the click of a mouse. Shopping for a nursery is no different. The Internet is filled with resources for expecting parents to utilize before they even take their first shopping trip. So use this information to create a game plan. Read reviews from other moms, and guides, but keep in mind that it’s your child so first hand research (like talking with mommy friends) is the best way to get answers.

Step 2: Hit the stores, online and in person. Try every route you can to come up with the nursery of your dreams but nothing beats taking a crib for a test drive. Visit your local baby store and get a lesson from an informative and knowledgeable sales person. (Hint: don’t forget to bring room dimensions). Ask a ton of questions and find a sales person that can be your personal tour guide and contact person through the entire experience.

Step 3: Get inspired! Find a store or website with room décor that will inspire your imagination while allowing you to create personal touches. Look for high quality so you won’t be spending more money down the line. I am a true believer in spending a little more upfront so the furniture will be able to be passed on through all your children, or converted to a different use down the line (like cribs that convert to beds, or changing tables that convert to bookcases).

Step 4: Bring in back up. Once you have done the initial leg work its fun (in most cases) to bring a spouse, parent or best friend along for the ride. I always liken the experience with buying a wedding dress, it’s an emotional and exciting experience that is best shared with those we love. At this point get creative. Find items that are unique to your family’s personality. Mix antiques from your childhood, with modern amenities that will personalize the room and make it warm and special.

Here’s a checklist to use as a guide:

CRIB

DRESSER

CHANGING TABLE

ARMOIRE

BOOKCASE

TOY CHEST

HUTCH

NIGHT STAND

LINGERIE CHEST

MIRROR

CRADLE

BASSINETTE

MOSES BASKET

MATTRESS

GLIDER (WOODEN/UPHOLSTERED)

SHELVES

BEDDING

RUGS

CLOCKS

PICTURE FRAMES

LAMPS

PAINT

WALL DÉCOR

HAMPERS